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Corruption Quote by B. W. Powe

“The origin of corruption in politics is surely in the thought that you are the bearer of ultimate virtue.” quote by B. W. Powe — Download Open image

“The origin of corruption in politics is surely in the thought that you are the bearer of ultimate virtue.”

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No rebellious heart is ever at ease with paths established by others.

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If you make things sound inoffensively obvious, then it is likely that no one will listen.

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May the ability to see many points view keep us gentle.

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Charisma is a sign of the calling. Saints and pilgrims are defiantly moved by it.

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We remake the world through our technologies, and these in turn remake and extend us, in ever spiraling lattices of complexity. McLuhan uncannily foresaw…

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If our dreams can last, then we could turn our time and place to gold.

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Democracies should be a delirium of choices - more options, not fewer; more avenues to travel, not fewer.

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